Church Covenant

Having been led, as we believe, by the spirit of God, to receive the Lord Jesus Christ, as our Savior and on the profession of our faith, having been baptized in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, we do now in the presence of God and this assembly, most solemnly and joyfully enter into agreement with one another as one body in Christ.

We engage, therefore, by the aid of the Holy Spirit to walk together in Christian love; to strive for the advancement of this church, in knowledge, holiness, and comfort to promote its prosperity and spirituality; to sustain its worship, ordinances, discipline, and doctrines; to contribute cheerfully and regularly to the support of the ministry, the expenses of the church, the relief of the poor and the spread of the Gospel through all nations.

We also, engage to maintain family and private devotions in our homes; to educate our children from God’s Word; to seek the salvation of our children, other kindred, friends and acquaintances; to walk circumspectly in the world; and be honest, fair, and just in our dealings and exemplary in our behavior.  We agree to avoid all tattling, backbiting, and unrighteous anger; to abstain from the unlawful sale and use of intoxicants and narcotic drugs; and to be zealous in our efforts to advance the kingdom of our Savior.

We further engage to watch over one another in Christian love; to remember each other in prayer; to aid each other in sickness and distress; to cultivate courtesy in speech and conduct; to be slow always to take offense, and ever ready to forgive and be reconciled; to be mindful of the rules of life taught by our Savior in avoiding discord, speedily securing agreement and restoration of harmony and Christian fellowship.

We moreover engage that when we remove from this place we will, as soon as possible, unite with some other Bible-believing church, where we can carry out the spirit of this covenant and the principles of God’s Word.